How universities can protect athletes in the sports betting era
On the integrity of college sports in the era of legal sports betting“There’s a lot of good that comes out of legal sports betting in terms of surveillance and understanding. But it’s a huge cultural shift for institutions. And with athletes not being paid and compensated for their effort, maybe the idea of athletes being […]
Analysts: sports betting legalization a ‘complex and dynamic issue’
Summary: Eilers & Krejcik Gaming is forecasting 47 states to have legal sports betting by the end of 2026 but warns that bear forecasts aren’t out of the question. Why it matters: According to EKG, “While sports betting legislation appears to have strong momentum and seems to play by a different set of rules than […]
North Carolina lawmaker on sports betting bill
On North Carolina’s sports betting legalization efforts“We’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll. I’ve not heard any new opposition. I think we have a pretty smooth glide path once we do kind of start rolling into session.”- Jason Saine, North Carolina state Representative (Source Link)May 23, 2022
North Carolina lawmakers bullish on sports betting bill passage
Summary: North Carolina lawmakers are reportedly confident their state’s online sports betting legalization bill will pass, according to Raleigh NBC affiliate WRAL. Why it matters: Multiple lawmakers and other industry stakeholders said they expect the bill, which already passed the Senate, to pass out of the House before the state’s latest segment of its current […]
Fanatics seeks to trademark ‘BetFanatics’ brand
Summary: The US Patent and Trademark Office has revealed that Fanatics was seeking to trademark the brand “BetFanatics”. Why it matters: Fanatics is known to be preparing to enter the US sports betting space, trademarking the betting brand is another clear sign of its intent.The trademark filing asks for the BetFanatics name to be tied […]